Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis

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Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis
Born(1936-03-09)March 9, 1936
Died7 April 2018 (2018-04-08) (aged 83)

Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis (9 March 1936 – 7 April 2018)

University of Maryland.[2][3][4]

The biopolitics theory

Her theory of biopolitics sees biopolitics as a conceptual and operative framework for societal development, promoting bios (Greek = life) as the central theme in every human endeavor, be it policy, education, art, government, science or technology. This concept uses bios as a term referring to all forms of life on our planet, including their genetic and geographic variation.[5]

Achievements

In 1985, Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis founded the Biopolitics International Organisation (B.I.O.) with the goal of promoting respect for the gift of bios (life) and international cooperation for the protection of the environment. B.I.O created an international network of associates in over 160 countries around the world, with scholars and decision-makers supporting its goals and projects.[2][3][4]

Recognition

Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis was the recipient of a number of international distinctions including election as Honorary President for Life of the

Doctor Honoris Causa of Mendeleyev University in Moscow, and Honorary professor of St. Petersburg State Technological University of Plant Polymers.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Farewell Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis 1936 – 2018 – BIOPOLITICS INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION (B.I.O.)". BIOPOLITICS INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION (B.I.O.). 12 April 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
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